Aren Anime: The New Realm: A Graphic Novel

In the first installment of a hilarious, heartfelt new trilogy from Newbery Medal-winning graphic novelist Jerry Craft, a kid without superpowers navigates the epic highs and lows of a school that trains its students to become anime heroes.

Aren Anderson may be the MVP at his middle school in Connecticut, but when he and his family are suddenly transported to a bizarre new realm, everything changes. At his new school, Anime Academy, every student has real superpowers, and they spend their days training to become the kind of anime heroes Aren has only seen on television.

Can Aren adjust from being the kid with all the power at his old school to feeling completely powerless in his new one? And if that weren’t challenging enough, he’ll also have to survive Death Battles, giant killer trees, and the most terrifying giant robot any realm has ever seen.

In this action-packed adventure from Newbery Medal-winning graphic novelist Jerry Craft, incredible powers may determine the outcome of a battle, but family and teamwork will shape the future.